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The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record

The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record

The Record Horoscope: Finals week edition

The Record Horoscope: Finals week edition

Ephelia Ephelia December 4, 2024
A finals week edition of the Record Horoscope says that ChatGPT and all-nighters are not the path to exam success.
The Ephs will travel to play Wesleyan next weekend. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Men’s soccer sweeps doubleheader with shutouts at home

Noor Naseer October 8, 2024
Men’s soccer (8-2-1, 5-20-0 NESCAC) dominated over the weekend, defeating the Bates Bobcats (6-4-1, 2-3-1 NESCAC) 2-0 on Saturday and the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons (7-3-3) 1-0 on Sunday. The weekend’s victories brought the team to four consecutive wins, solidifying its strength after an uneven start to the season.
I don't like to complain, but... Surprise room checks are inconvenient and dangerous

I don’t like to complain, but… Surprise room checks are inconvenient and dangerous

Harry Albert October 1, 2024
In an op-ed Harry Albert ’25 argues that, contrary to their purpose, surprise room checks cultivate dangerous practices among students and fail to address the root problem of fire-sources in dorm rooms.
Letter from the editor: Updated policies from a new editorial board

Letter from the editor: Updated policies from a new editorial board

Julia Goldberg September 17, 2024
In a letter from the editor, The Record's Editor in Chief for the fall semester, Julia Goldberg, introduces some changes editorial policy and the board's commitments for the semester.
College to break ground on Multipurpose Recreation Center, conduct year-long study on wellness

College to break ground on Multipurpose Recreation Center, conduct year-long study on wellness

Hannah Marx April 30, 2024
The College will begin the construction process for the Multipurpose Recreation Center (MRC) on May 8, when the contractor for the project, Suffolk Construction, is scheduled to arrive at the site. The College plans to break ground in late spring with an anticipated opening in winter 2025, the Office of Communications announced on April 8.
Men’s golf finished eighth out of 10 teams at the NESCAC Championship at the Brunswick Golf Club. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Men’s golf sees mixed results at NESCAC Championship following wins at home

Hugh Kane April 30, 2024
Following two wins last weekend at the Williams Spring Invitational and Little Three Championship, men’s golf finished eighth out of ten teams at the NESCAC Championship at Brunswick Golf Club in Maine last weekend.
Photo courtesy of Shayna Julianne.

One in Two Thousand: Shayna Julianne ’26

Izzy Polanco April 30, 2024
Each week, the Record (using a script in R) randomly selects a student at the College for our One in Two Thousand feature, excluding current Record board members. This week, Shayna Julianne ’26 discussed her love for author Zadie Smith, her rotation of podcasts, and her love for comedy.
Hugh Kane/The Williams Record

Leave single rooms to upperclass students — first-years don’t need them

Pauli Voelkel April 23, 2024
In an op-ed, Pauli Voelkel ’27 argues that Mission, a long-time first year dorm, should be converted to upper class housing.
Promoting institutional equity and improving educational experiences: The case for C/NC

Promoting institutional equity and improving educational experiences: The case for C/NC

Cooper Desmond April 16, 2024
In an op-ed, Cooper Desmond ’24 argues in favor of a proposal to implement a pilot Credit/No Credit policy for first-semester first-years at the College.
Chaplains’ Corner: Taking the risk of sharing time

Chaplains’ Corner: Taking the risk of sharing time

Bridget Power April 16, 2024
In this week's Chaplain's Corner, the College's Catholic Chaplain shares lessons learned from the L'Arche community.

Junior Advisors to the Class of 2028

News Desk April 9, 2024

Aashi Mittal Alex Choi Alex Root Amir Estejab Ariana Oppenheimer Arthur Johnson Atlas Tan Audrey Riddle Ben Loudenslager Catherine Farman-Farmaian Charlene Peng Chris Flores Daria Lukinova Emily...

Chaplains’ Corner: Finding hope amidst despair in Ramadan

Chaplains’ Corner: Finding hope amidst despair in Ramadan

Sidra Mahmood March 12, 2024
In this week's Chaplain's Corner, Sidra Mahmood, The College's Muslim chaplain, urges students to take Ramadan as an opportunity to empathize with those who are facing hardship in while finding hope in community.
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